What approximate value should come in place of the question mark (?) in the…
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What approximate value should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation? 45.67 ÷ 22.89 − 56.69 + 23.89 × 13.37 = ?
- A.
257
- B.
345
- C.
216
- D.
378
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Correct answer: A
Given expression: 45.67 ÷ 22.89 − 56.69 + 23.89 × 13.37. Since an approximate value is required, round the numbers: 45.67 ≈ 46, 22.89 ≈ 23, 56.69 ≈ 57, 23.89 ≈ 24, and 13.37 ≈ 13. Now, 46 ÷ 23 − 57 + 24 × 13 = 2 − 57 + 312 = 257. Therefore, Option A is correct.